Yosemite Guide

Yosemite National Park June 11 – July 15, 2025 Transportation 6 Valley Shuttle Map Yosemite 1 Essentials Talks, Tours, & Classes Programs 8 2 Places to Go & Things to Do Park Map Trail Map & Hiking Information Valley Trails Dining, Shopping, & Recreation Services 10 4 Keep this Guide with you while you explore the park! Here’s what’s inside: Olmsted Point, a stop along scenic Tioga Road Yosemite Guide 21 bears were hit by vehicles in Yosemite last year. Park Regulations Finding Help The National Park Service is dedicated to protecting Yosemite for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. Regulations are in place to protect both visitors and park resources. Prohibited activities include: • • • • • • • • • • You are driving in wildlife habitat. Follow posted speed limits, drive carefully, and watch for animals crossing the road. • In an Emergency: Call or Text 911 General Park Information 209/372-0200 Road Conditions (Recorded) 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) 24-hour Roadside Assistance 209/372-1060 Using drones Feeding or approaching wildlife Collecting plants and animals Hunting animals Picking up archeological items, such as arrowheads Using metal detectors Driving vehicles into meadows Biking off of paved roads Camping outside of designated campgrounds Possession of weapons inside federal facilities Possessing or using marijuana, including medical marijuana Yosemite Medical Clinic 209/372-4637 Lost & Found Check at the nearest open information center or hotel front desk, or visit go.nps.gov/lost to report a lost item. Accessibility Download an Accessibility Guide: go.nps.gov/AccessYosemite Digital Resources National Park Service app Take maps and park information with you while you explore the park. Available for iOS and Android. “Red Bear, Dead Bear” signs on park roads mark places where bears have been hit. Yosemite National Park website www.nps.gov/yose Pets are NOT allowed on hiking trails. Social Media Let’s be friends! @YosemiteNPS @YosemiteNPS Pets are ONLY permitted on paved walking and biking paths, in most campgrounds, and in parking areas. Pets must be leashed at all times. Properly dispose of pet waste. Turn to pages 10 & 11 for pet-friendly walks in Yosemite Valley. Service dogs are allowed anywhere that visitors can go. A service dog is trained to perform a specific task to assist a person with a disability. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are all subject to pet regulations. Enjoy Your National Park! Yosemite Essentials Peak-Hours Reservations A reservation is required to drive into or pass through Yosemite between 6 am and 2 pm on some dates in 2025: western azalea Things to Know Expect Yosemite Valley to be busy. Arrive early to avoid long lines at entrances and to find parking more easily. Park in one of three main Valley parking areas (Curry Village, Yosemite Village, or Yosemite Falls) and walk, bike, or use free shuttles to reach trailheads and other Valley destinations. Turn to page 6 for a shuttle map. Some high-elevation areas of the park are still snowy. Even in early summer, expect high-elevation trails to be snowy or muddy, especially when hiking from Tioga Road. Unbridged water crossings may be difficult or dangerous. Ask a ranger about trail conditions before you go. You can also find trail updates at go.nps.gov/wildconditions. DAILY JUNE 15 – AUGUST 15 + LABOR DAY WEEKEND (AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1) To make a reservation, visit Recreation.gov scan the QR code Waterfalls peak during spring snowmelt. Peak runoff typically happens in May or June, with some waterfalls (including Yosemite Falls) only a trickle or completely dry by August. Be aware of summer thunderstorms. Check the weather forecast before you go, and pay attention to conditions while hiking. Stay off granite domes and other high-elevation, exposed places during storms, when there is a high risk of lightning strikes. Take shelter in a building or hard-topped vehicle when possible. To learn more, visit go.nps.gov/reserve Para obtener más información, visite go.nps.gov/reservar Visitors can enter Yosemite with a peak-hours reservation OR a wilderness or Half Dome permit OR in-park camping, lodging, or vacation rental OR regional transit or tour group. It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal in Yosemite, including birds and squirrels. Keep Bears Wild: Proper Food Storage is Required by Federal Law To a bear, “food” also includes trash, toiletries, and anything else with a scent. All must be properly stored. Wildlife can cause injuries and transmit diseases. Human food is unhealthy for wild animals. Animals used to being fed can become dangerous and be killed as a result. Stay at least 150 ft (46 m) from bears and coyotes. Stay at least 25 ft (8 m) from all other wildlife. During the Day While hiking or picnicking, always keep your food within arm’s reach. When away from your vehicle, lock it and keep all windows closed, with food, drinks, and coolers hidden from sight. Never leave food in a truck bed or strapped to the outside of a vehicle. At Night Bears can easily break into vehicles. Food, trash, and other scented items may NOT be stored inside vehicles overnight. These items must be kept inside a food locker or in a hotel room or hard-sided cabin with doors and windows closed. Food may also be stored inside a completely hard-sided RV with all windows and doors closed. If you see a bear in the park, email yose_bear_mgmt@nps.gov or call the Save-a-Bear hotline at 209/372-0322. To learn more about food storage and bears, visit KeepBearsWild.org. Park Map TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS AT I O N A L PA N E T I M E RK YOS Hwy 120 to Lee Vining, Hwy 395, Mammoth Lakes HETCH HETCHY er e Riv mn u l Tu o Hetch Hetchy Rd The trip across Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes, and granite domes. Tuolumne Meadows embodies the Sierra Nevada high country, the Tuolumne River winding through domes, peaks, and peaceful meadows. It’s also the jumping-off point for many hikes, whether you venture out for a day or a week. TUOLUMNE MEADOWS DIRECTIONS 1.5 hours from Yosemite Valley. Drive 16 mi/26 km north on Big Oak Flat Rd to Crane Flat. Turn right onto Tioga Rd. Continue 39 mi/63 km to Tuolumne Meadows. Tioga Pass Entrance open approx. May/Jun – Nov Hetch Hetchy Entrance open sunrise – sunset Evergreen Rd Hwy 120 to Groveland, Manteca Tioga Rd open approx. May/June – Nov Big Oak Flat Entrance Merced Grove Camp 4 Crane Flat Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines Tunnel View Glacier Point Rd Arch Rock Entrance open approx. May – Nov EL PORTAL Tioga Road & Tenaya Lake, from Olmsted Point HETCH HETCHY Tamarack Flat El Portal Rd Hwy 140 to Mariposa, Merced Tenaya Lake This area of the park is very remote, so plan ahead. Little or no cell service. No gas. Limited grocery & gifts: turn to page 5. Me Hetch Hetchy Reservoir rce d R iv e r Walk across the O’Shaughnessy Dam, hike along the reservoir, or access Yosemite’s Wilderness. Pick up a free map brochure at the entrance station for information about trails. Open sunrise to sunset only. Swimming and boating are not permitted in the reservoir. Pets are not allowed on the dam or on trails. GLACIER POINT DIRECTIONS Located 38 mi (61 km) or 1.5 hours from Yosemite Valley. Take Big Oak Flat Road to the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Just after exiting the park, turn right on Evergreen Road. Follow signs to Hetch Hetchy entrance. Vehicles and trailers over 25 ft long and 8 ft wide are not permitted on Hetch Hetchy Rd. Bridalveil Creek Yosemite West CRANE FLAT Wawona Road entrance station WAWONA information center DIRECTIONS 16 mi/26 km (30 min) from Yosemite Valley, on Big Oak Flat Road. no gas in Yosemite Valley Wawona food & beverage VISITOR SERVICES groceries & gear gifts reservation required for all campgrounds turn to pages 4 & 5 for visitor services hours & locations South Entrance North Hwy 41 to Oakhurst, Fresno 8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily Your GPS Might be Wrong GPS navigation can give incorrect directions inside the park. Follow directional signs on park roads, and do not enter closed areas. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Tunnel View Take in an iconic view from the mouth of Yosemite Valley. Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm daily Information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts. Exploration Center & Theater 9 am – 5 pm daily. Exhibits, park film, gifts. Yosemite Museum 10 am – 5 pm daily (closed for lunch.) Indoor/outdoor exhibits, cultural demonstrations, gifts. Happy Isles Art & Nature Center 9 am – 4 pm daily. Art classes, activities, exhibits. Visit Yosemite.org/art for class schedule. 2 Take in stunning views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and the high Sierra. THINGS TO DO VISITOR SERVICES Variety of dining, shopping, recreation, & other services: turn to page 4. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Gas station, limited grocery & gifts. Turn to page 5. GLACIER POINT Yosemite Valley is famous for its waterfalls, towering granite walls, and iconic features like El Capitan and Half Dome. Park at Curry Village, Yosemite Village, or Yosemite Falls and walk, bike, or ride a free shuttle to your destination (turn to page 6.) Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias A very small and quiet sequoia grove. From the trailhead on Big Oak Flat Rd, hike 3 mi/4.8 km (roundtrip) to the grove. Expect a steep climb of 520 ft/160 m on the return to the trailhead. Big Oak Flat Information Station Mariposa Grove YOSEMITE VALLEY View of Yosemite Falls from Cook’s Meadow THINGS TO DO Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias Trailhead located on Tioga Rd, just north of Crane Flat. Hike 2 mi/3.2 km (roundtrip) to the grove. Add an optional 0.5-mi/0.8-km loop around the nature trail. Expect a steep climb of 500 ft/150 m on the return to the trailhead. Hike to two quiet sequoia groves near the Big Oak Flat Entrance. exhibits gas station post office campground Enjoy a longer hike in Yosemite Wilderness If you have time, explore one of the many scenic trails in this area! Stop by the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center for maps, recommendations, and current trail information. YOSEMITE VALLEY Tuolumne Grove Big Oak Flat Rd Porcupine Flat Yosemite Creek Hodgdon Meadow CRANE FLAT Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center 9 am – 5 pm Tuolumne Meadows Tenaya Lake Enjoy a picnic, a walk, or a chilly dip in the lake! Soda Springs Take a scenic stroll through the heart of Tuolumne Meadows, with views of the river and surrounding domes and peaks. VISITOR SERVICES White Wolf THINGS TO DO Olmsted Point Stop at this popular roadside overlook with excellent views of Half Dome, Clouds Rest, and Tenaya Lake. DIRECTIONS 1 hour from Yosemite Valley. Drive south on Wawona Road for 9 mi/14 km. Turn left onto Glacier Point Road and continue for 16 mi/26 km. Turn to pages 10 & 11 for a map of the Valley and information about trails. Yosemite Village Check out exhibits, art, the park film, and the museum. (pg 4) Half Dome, Vernal Fall, and Nevada Fall Cook’s Meadow & Lower Yosemite Fall (Shuttle stop 6) Short, scenic strolls through the heart of the Valley on paved, wheelchairaccessible trails; see Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, the Merced River, and more. VISITOR SERVICES Limited gifts & snacks. Turn to page 5. THINGS TO DO Glacier Point Overlook Enjoy spectacular views of the Valley floor, 3,200 ft below, as well as Half Dome and the high Sierra. Paved, wheelchair-accessible path. Sentinel Dome & Taft Point Starting from the trailhead on Glacier Point Rd, hike 2.4 mi/3.9 km (roundtrip) west to Taft Point, a scenic overlook along the Valley rim. From the same trailhead, hike 1.8 mi/ 3 km (roundtrip) northeast to Sentinel Dome. Map on page 11. WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE El Capitan Meadow (Shuttle stop 9) Enjoy views of El Capitan and watch rock climbers in action. Attend a class or program Explore talks, tours, guided hikes, and art classes. (pg 8) Explore by bicycle Bring your own or rent one. Bikes are not allowed on hiking trails, but you can enjoy over 12 miles of paved, scenic bike paths in Yosemite Valley! (pg 7) Explore giant sequoias, meadows, and the South Fork Merced River near Yosemite’s South Entrance. THINGS TO DO Yosemite History Center Explore the early days of tourism in Yosemite. Outdoor exhibits open daily. DIRECTIONS From Yosemite Valley, drive south on the Wawona Rd for 30 mi (48 km), or about one hour. Wawona Meadow Loop Starting across from the Wawona Hotel, enjoy a mostly-flat, pet-friendly 3.5-mile loop around the scenic meadow. VISITOR SERVICES Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Visit Yosemite’s largest sequoia grove and explore miles of scenic trails. Shuttles run from the parking area to the grove daily from 8 am to 7 pm. Turn to page 7 for more shuttle information. Wawona Visitor Center 8 am – 5 pm daily Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Gas station, limited grocery & gifts (page 5.) Yosemite Guide June 11 – July 15, 2025 3 Services Seasonal operating dates and hours are subject to change. Visit TravelYosemite.com for restaurant menus and more. YOSEMITE VALLEY WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE EXHIBITS & INFORMATION • Yosemite Exploration Center • theater • bookstore Yosemite Museum Yosemite Village bike rentals Mountain Room Lounge 6 N h ort pool Mountain Room Restaurant sid C e o Dr ( ’s M ook ne w garage Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Se nt i OTHER SERVICES 3 • Ahwahnee Dining Room • The Ahwahnee Bar • sweet shop • gift shop ay) • gift & grocery • Meadow Grill • Mountaineering School • Mountain Shop ay ne w ew r (o office, grocery laundry on de D r( thsi ) YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1 2 4 er M Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center 12 ced Rive r campground reservation office 5 ice rink EXHIBITS & INFORMATION Base Camp Eatery Breakfast: 6:30 am – 10:30 am; Lunch/Dinner: 11 am – 9 pm Fast casual burgers, chicken, & more. Indoor & outdoor seating. Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm front office Yosemite Exploration Center & Theater 9 am – 5 pm Pizza Deck Mountain Room Lounge Mon to Fri: 4:30 pm – 10 pm; Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Indoor & outdoor seating. Mountain Room Restaurant 5 pm – 10 pm (final seating at 9:30.) Upscale casual steakhouse. Indoor seating. Reservations recommended: OpenTable.com. Yosemite Museum 10 am – 5 pm, closed for lunch Wilderness Center 8 am – 5 pm FOOD & BEVERAGE GIFTS & GROCERIES Degnan’s Kitchen Breakfast: 7 am – 11 am; Lunch: 11:30 am – 6 pm. Peet’s Coffee, deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Indoor & outdoor seating. Wi-Fi. Gift Shop 8 am – 10 pm. Gifts & limited grocery. Village Grill 11 am – 6 pm. Burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, & soft serve ice cream. Outdoor seating only. 11 OTHER SERVICES Tour & Activity Desk 7:30 am – 7 pm Pool 11 am – 6 pm Wawona Post Office Mon – Fri: 9 am – 1 pm, Sat: 9 am – 12 pm, Sun: closed Curry Village FOOD & BEVERAGE Starbucks Coffee 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Stable Rides at 8:30 am, 11 am, & 2:30 pm. All-day ride available Thurs only: 8 am Glacier Point Gift Shop 9 am – 7 pm. Small selection of gifts & snacks. eD Sou Housekeeping Camp front sid Yosemite Chapel YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE 7 Golf Shop & Snack Stand (Temporarily relocated to the Wawona Store.) 7 am – 6 pm Wawona Service Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. Propane available during staffed hours only. Gas & diesel available with 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. Not all visitor services are available year-round. Check information below for hours. Yosemite Falls Parking Golf Course & Disc Golf 8 am – 6 pm The Ahwahnee rth 7 GIFTS & GROCERIES Yosemite Conservancy Depot (Mariposa Grove) 9 am – 5 pm No Basecamp Eatery & Starbucks Coffee Trail or Pedestrian Path GLACIER POINT front office & tour desk amphitheater Parking amphitheater bike rentals pool & showers CURRY VILLAGE 14 19 FOOD & BEVERAGE Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Exploration Center) 9 am – 5 pm Peet’s Coffee Corner 6 am – 2 pm. Coffee & light breakfast. Indoor seating. Yosemite Museum Store 10 am – 4 pm, may close for lunch Bar 1899 11:30 am – 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Indoor seating. Village Store 8 am – 10 pm. Large selection of groceries & gifts. Pizza Deck 11 am – 10 pm. Pizza whole & by the slice. Outdoor seating. FOOD & BEVERAGE OTHER SERVICES Coffee Bar 6:30 am – 10:30 am Medical Clinic 209/372-4637 (in an emergency, call 911.) Urgent care walk-ins: Mon – Fri, 1 pm – 3:30 pm. Taqueria @ Meadow Grill 11 am – 8 pm. Tacos, burritos, & other Mexican favorites. Outdoor seating. The Ahwahnee Bar 11:30 am – 11 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Jennie’s Ice Cream 11 am – 8:30 pm Bike Rentals 8 am – 7 pm GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES Tour Kiosk 8 am – 7 pm Gift & Grocery 8 am – 10 pm GIFTS Garage 8 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm. Propane available during regular operating hours. 24-hour roadside assistance: call 209/372-1060. Yosemite Mountain Shop 8 am – 8 pm. Outdoor gear & apparel. Gift Shop 8 am – 9 pm US Post Office Mon – Fri : 8:30 am – 5 pm; Sat: 10 am – 12 pm; Sun: closed Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am; Lunch: 11:30 – 3 pm; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Fine dining. Appropriate attire required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended: 209/372-1489 or OpenTable.com. Sweet Shop 7 am – 10 pm Parking at The Ahwahnee is valet-only during construction. Use Shuttle Stop 3. SPIRITUAL SERVICES Yosemite Community Church (Yosemite Chapel) Pastor Brent Moore Call 209/372-4831 or visit YosemiteValleyChapel.org for information. Sunday services: 9:15 am & 11 am Alcoholics Anonymous (Yosemite Chapel) Tues & Thurs: 6:30 pm. 4 OTHER LOCATIONS Happy Isles Art & Nature Center 16 9 am – 4 pm daily Register for classes at Yosemite.org/art. El Portal Market 9 am – 7 pm. Small selection of groceries & gifts. El Portal Service Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. Gas & diesel available with 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. CRANE FLAT Big Oak Flat Information Station 8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Big Oak Flat Information Station) 9 am – 5 pm (closed Wed & Thurs) Crane Flat Gas & Grocery 8 am – 5 pm. Gas & diesel available year-round with 24hour pay-at-the-pump. TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center & Bookstore 9 am – 5 pm* Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center 8 am – 5 pm* Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am – 9 am; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 8 pm*. Reservation required for dinner: call 209/372-8413. Tuolumne Meadows Store 8 am – 8 pm*. Limited gift & grocery. Tuolumne Meadows Grill 8 am – 6 pm*. Burgers, hot dogs, & chili to-go. Seven Tents Pavilion Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Casual dining with hearty, homestyle meals. Indoor seating. THE AHWAHNEE 3 EL PORTAL *Opening dates for services in Tuolumne Meadows to-be-determined. • Bar 1899 • Seven Tents Pavilion • Coffee Corner • Jennie’s Ice Cream GIFTS & GROCERIES The Ansel Adams Gallery 9 am – 5 pm Art, books, & gifts. Rotating exhibitions & photography classes listed on page 8. Curry 19 14 Village Yosemite Conservancy Store (Welcome Center) 9 am – 5 pm Bike Rentals 8 am – 7 pm ADA scooters and adaptive bicycles available by reservation: call 209/372-1208. FOOD & BEVERAGE Wawona Hotel Dining Room closed during hotel renovation. Yosemite Village Parking 1 Dr ne l Yosemite History Center Outdoor exhibits open daily Bike Path w Village Store Village Grill gift shop Camp 4 tour kiosk, bike rentals 2 eadow Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio & Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore 8 am – 5 pm Wawona Store 8 am – 8 pm. Gifts & limited grocery. 4 i z ed v e h i c l e s onl y turn to page 6 for more information ado hor aut Shuttle Stop Park Road Park Road (restricted access) Degnan’s Kitchen 5 ay) Yosemite Medical Clinic nee Yosemite Valley Lodge 1 Me Mariposa County Library North Ahwah Lower Yosemite Fall The Ansel Adams Gallery wilderness center US Post Office OTHER SERVICES Mountaineering School 8:30 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 4:30 pm. Guided hikes & rock climbing lessons. Reservations recommended: 209/372-8344. Bike Rentals 8 am – 7 pm Raft Rentals 10 am – 4 pm High Sierra Camps services unavailable in 2025 White Wolf services unavailable in 2025 INTERNET ACCESS WI-FI In Yosemite Valley: free public Wi-Fi is available in Yosemite Village at Degnan’s Kitchen and the local branch of the Mariposa County Library. Registered hotel guests can also use Wi-Fi at The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, and Curry Village. In El Portal: free public Wi-Fi is available at the El Portal Market. In Wawona: free public Wi-Fi is available at the local branch of the Mariposa County Library. CAMPING & LODGING CAMPING There is NO first-come, first-served camping in Yosemite. To reserve a campsite, visit Recreation.gov or call 877/444-6777. Sleeping overnight in a parking lot or on the side of the road is NOT permitted. Sleeping inside a vehicle is only allowed at a registered campsite. Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center 12 10 am – 4 pm (closed Mon & Tues) Hours subject to change. Tour Kiosk 8 am – 7 pm For information about backpacking and wilderness permits, turn to page 10. Ice Rink closed (winter only) Housekeeping Camp Grocery 12 8 am – 8 pm. Gifts & limited grocery. Pool closed for renovation Housekeeping Camp Laundry 12 8 am – 10 pm Showers 24 hrs LODGING Lodging inside the park is operated by Yosemite Hospitality. Reservations may be made up to one year in advance and are strongly recommended. Book a stay online at TravelYosemite.com or by calling 888/413-8869. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Yosemite Guide June 11 – July 15, 2025 5 Transportation Parking Yosemite Valley Shuttle System Exploration Degnan’s Center Kitchen Lower 4 5 Yosemite Fall 6 Cathedral Beach 10 19 12 Housekeeping Camp 11 El Capitan Meadow 2 18 Lower Pines Campground North 16 Happy Isles d River rce e M Yosemite Valley shuttles are FREE and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. No ticket required. Valleywide Shuttle (green) East Valley Shuttle (purple) Serves east Valley destinations ONLY. Runs approx. every 18 – 22 min. Round-trip time of 50 min. Serves ALL stops. Runs approx. every 22 – 32 min. Round-trip time of 1.5 hours. 24-hour roadside assistance: call 209/372-1060 EV charging is available at no cost, courtesy of Yosemite Hospitality. Yosemite Valley Locations • The Ahwahnee (6) valet-only during construction • Curry Village (20) • Welcome Center (4) • Yosemite Falls Parking (10) • Yosemite Valley Lodge (8) 1 2 3 4 DESTINATION Yosemite Village Parking ALL Shuttles. Welcome Center ALL Shuttles. The Ahwahnee Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Degnan’s Kitchen Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. AT THIS STOP Parking, welcome center, Village Store. Welcome center, Village Store, Exploration Center, museum, post office, shopping, dining. Lodging, fine dining. Welcome center, Village Store, Exploration Center, museum, post office, shopping, dining. Exploration Center, museum, post office, gallery, wilderness center 5 Exploration Center Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 6 Lower Yosemite Fall Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Trailheads, picnic area. 7 Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Parking, lodging, camping, trailheads, casual dining. 8 El Capitan Picnic Area Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Picnic area. • Travel to Yosemite via YARTS ($) The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite. Enjoy yearround service from Merced and seasonal service from Sonora, Mammoth Lakes, and Fresno. Buses are air-conditioned, bike-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and equipped for rider comfort. Save gas, save time, save money, by taking YARTS! For bus schedules and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com or call 877/989-2787. • Yosemite Valley Shuttles (free) Daily, year-round service. Refer to map at left. Where to Ride Enjoy several miles of scenic, paved bike paths through Yosemite Valley. Bicycles are also allowed on park roads (cyclists must obey traffic laws.) Bicycles are NOT allowed on hiking trails. The speed limit on bike paths is 15 mph. Helmets are required by law for children under 18. El Portal Locations • Market & Gas Station (2) Wawona Locations • Wawona Store (24) E-bikes with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and electric motors less than 750 watts (1 horsepower) are allowed everywhere bicycles are allowed. Tuolumne Meadows Locations when Tioga Rd is open • near Tuolumne Meadows Store (4) • Mariposa Grove Shuttles (free) Daily service: 8 am to 7 pm; last bus leaves the grove at 8:30 pm. Shuttle service from the parking area (near South Entrance) to the grove and trailheads. Vehicles with a valid disability placard may drive the Mariposa Grove Road as far as the Grizzly Giant during shuttle operating hours. • Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus ($) Service begins when Tioga Road is open and conditions allow. Departs Yosemite Valley once daily, with hiker dropoffs and pickups along Tioga Road. Visit TravelYosemite.com or an inpark tour desk for details and tickets. • Glacier Point Tour Bus ($) Departs 8:30 am & 1:30 pm. Book a roundtrip tour or a one-way ticket to hike back to Yosemite Valley. (NO hiker pickup at Glacier Point.) Visit TravelYosemite.com or an in-park tour desk for details and tickets. 49 STOP SHUTTLES DESTINATION Tuolumne Meadows AT THIS STOP Sonora 9 El Capitan Meadow Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 10 Cathedral Beach Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 11 Four Mile Trailhead Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 12 Housekeeping Camp & Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center ALL Shuttles. 14 Curry Village—eastbound ALL Shuttles. 15 Upper Pines Campground ALL Shuttles. Pines campgrounds. 16 Happy Isles ALL Shuttles. Trailhead, Art & Nature Center (seasonal.) 17 Mirror Lake ALL Shuttles. Trailhead. Scenic area. YARTS 120 Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus Yosemite Valley to Sonora Picnic area. departs 2–3x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Groveland Tioga Rd 120 Trailhead. Lodging (seasonal), laundry (seasonal), exhibits & programs (seasonal). Parking, lodging, dining, gift & grocery. departs 1x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com to Merced Buck Meadows Yosemite Valley 140 YARTS Mariposa 18 Lower Pines Campground ALL Shuttles. Pines campgrounds. 19 Curry Village—westbound ALL Shuttles. Parking, lodging, dining, gift & grocery. Service dogs are legally permitted anywhere that visitors can go. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to all pet regulations. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park YARTS Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Lee Vining Mammoth Lakes Big Oak Flat Rd El Portal Yosemite Valley to Merced Valley Shuttles frequent daily service year-round 395 Glacier Point multiple departures daily year-round $ YARTS.com Glacier Point Tour Bus YARTS Yosemite Valley to Fresno departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com departs 2x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Wawona Mariposa Grove Shuttle 49 Pets are NOT allowed on shuttles. 6 Gas & diesel are available 24 hours with pay-atthe-pump (card only.) Staffed hours on page 5. Rentals Bicycles are available for full-day and half-day rentals (turn to pages 4 & 5 for hours and locations.) Standard adult & children’s bikes are first-come, first-served. Bikes with trailers are available at Yosemite Valley Lodge and Curry Village only. ADA bicycles are available by reservation: call 209/372-1208. Yosemite Valley Shuttle Stops STOP SHUTTLES • El Portal Gas Station outside the park gate 15 mi from Yosemite Valley (downhill) • Crane Flat Gas Station 16.5 mi from Yosemite Valley (uphill) • Wawona Gas Station 28 mi from Yosemite Valley (uphill) Bicycling in Yosemite Electric Vehicle Charging 17 Mirror Lake 15 Upper Pines Campground Roadside Assistance Curry Village – westbound 14 Curry Village – eastbound Four Mile Trailhead Park only in designated parking spaces or in a paved turnout, pulled completely off the road. Vehicles parked on vegetation or blocking traffic are subject to citation and may be towed. Welcome Center 1 Yosemite Village Parking 7 8 9 3 There are NO gas stations in Yosemite Valley. Wawona Rd Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking El Capitan Picnic Area In Yosemite Valley, use one of three main parking areas: Curry Village 14 19 , Yosemite Village 1 , or Yosemite Falls 7 . Parking can completely fill by late morning on weekends and holidays. Once you find a parking space, keep it. Walk, bike, or ride a shuttle to trailheads and other destinations. The Ahwahnee Bus & Shuttle Service Gas Stations frequent daily service spring through fall only Fish Camp Public Transportation in Yosemite National Park 41 Oakhurst North to Fresno Yosemite Guide June 11 – July 15, 2025 7 Programs Program Schedule Visit go.nps.gov/YosemiteCalendar or the NPS app to view the online calendar. Program offerings are subject to change, depending on conditions and staff availability. Check listings at information centers daily for additional program offerings. DAY & TIME YOSEMITE VALLEY: PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES DAY & TIME YOSEMITE VALLEY: GUIDED HIKES WITH YOSEMITE MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL Enjoy a group hike led by an expert Yosemite guide. All hikers must be 12 or older. Registration required; find more information and register at TravelYosemite.com/things-to-do/hiking PROGRAM PROGRAM HOST FEE? REGISTER? 8:30 am (4 hrs) M, W, Sa Guided Discovery Hike: Vernal Fall Footbridge Difficulty: strenuous. 10 am – 2 pm M–F Kids’ Open Art Studio Free self-guided kid’s art activities at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle stop 16.) Drop in anytime during open studio hours; no registration required. YC free no; drop-in only 8:30 am (8 hrs) Tu, F Guided Adventure Hike: Nevada Fall Difficulty: strenuous. 2 pm (15 min) Daily* Family Ranger Talk Topics vary. Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center (shuttle stops 1/2/4.) *Subject to change, based on staffing. NPS free no; drop-in only 8:30 am (8 hrs) Su, Th Guided Adventure Hike: El Capitan Loop Difficulty: moderate. 1:30 pm (4 hrs) M, W, Sa Guided Discovery Hike: Mirror Lake Difficulty: moderate. YOSEMITE VALLEY: WALKS, TALKS, & TOURS DAY & TIME PROGRAM HOST FEE? REGISTER? YH & NPS $ yes; tickets at TravelYosemite.com YH $ yes; tickets at TravelYosemite.com Multiple Tours Daily Valley Floor Tour Experience the highlights of Yosemite Valley on an open-air tram (when weather allows.) Learn all about Yosemite’s history and natural features with a park ranger or naturalist guide. Tours last approximately 2 hours. Book tickets at TravelYosemite.com or at an in-park tour desk (hours & locations on pages 4 & 5.) 8:30 am & 1:30 pm (4 hrs) Daily Glacier Point Bus Tour Travel from Yosemite Valley to scenic Glacier Point, 3,000 ft above the Valley floor. Book tickets at TravelYosemite.com or at an in-park tour desk (hours & locations on pages 4 & 5.) 9 am - 11 am Su* Climber Coffee Meet with NPS climbing rangers to discuss climbing management issues, preventative search and rescue activities, and other current events surrounding the climbing community. Meet at Camp 4, near the registration booth. *until June 29. In July, Climber Coffee will be held outside the Tuolumne Meadows Store. NPS free no; drop-in only 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Daily* Ask-a-Climber View climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and discover the world of vertical adventure on Yosemite’s big walls. West side of El Capitan bridge, near shuttle stop 9. Stop by anytime between 12:30 and 4:30 pm. *Until July 1 ONLY NPS free 2 pm (1 hr) Daily Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Tour Learn about